Madeleine Suringar (formerly Klausner), former business administrator in the School of Arts and Sciences, passed away October 19 at age 79.

Ms. Suringar worked at the University in various capacities in the 1970s and early 1980s, including as a business administrator in the math department, an administrator at CGS (now LPS), as well as in the development office both for the University and the School of Nursing. She was also very involved in setting up art shows at the Faculty Club (now the University Club).

She immigrated from the Netherlands where she had earned her degree in law from the University of Leiden.

Dr. Anthony A. Vito, professor emeritus in the School of Dental Medicine, passed away from heart failure on November 10. He was 83 years old.

Dr. Vito’s career at Penn spanned over four decades, joining the Dental School’s faculty in 1962. Dr. Vito had been a professor in the department of periodontics and had also served as associate dean for clinical affairs from 1970 to 1980. He retired in 1996 but continued working at the University.

Born in Philadelphia, Dr. Vito attended St. Joseph’s College and then earned degrees from Penn’s Dental School, D’53 GD’66. He served in World War II in the Army Infantry in Europe and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service.

Contributions may be made to the Department of Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, 240 S. 40th St., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

Memorial Service: Dr. Finkel

A memorial service for Dr. Leif Finkel, professor of bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, will be held on Tuesday, December 2, in Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall at 4 p.m. The service is open to all. Dr. Finkel died on October 7, 2008 at 54 years of age after a long illness (AlmanacOctober 14, 2008).

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However, notices of alumni deaths should be directed to the Alumni Records Office at Room 545, Franklin Building, (215) 898-8136 or e-mail record@ben.dev.upenn.edu.